Scale bar -10 µm
This diatom is a symmetrical biraphid. The ends of the diatom are sub-capitate. The morphology is rhombic lanceolate. The striae are curved radiate toward the center of the diatom. Within the sample the width has a wide range but the length and the number of striae per 10 µm is consistent. The sample was taken with a plankton tow at Millers Bay at West Lake Okoboji.
Scale bar = 10µm
araphid diatom, symmetry on apical and transapical axes, there is a constriction on the central region, the apices are rostrate
Scale bar = 10µm
Triboji beach
Valves appear to have "propeller" shape -- lincer-lanceolate, and valves are constricted at central area. Apices are constricted at ends. Striae are parallel but indistinct.
Differs from other Fragilaria (subconstricta, tenuistriata, and capucina) because of shape of apices and shape of the center of the valves.
The striae are parallel and the center valve is constricted.